One of the key features of depression is the lack of motivation to do things that you know you should really do. For example, you may think that you don't have the motivation to exercise, or spend ...

Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect ...

Dr. Samuel Terman from the University of Michigan, who led the second study, said that people with both epilepsy and ...

New research shows that individuals who have recovered from depression are generally less willing to exert effort to pursue potential rewards compared to those who have never experienced depression, ...

Philadelphia, May 1, 2025 – New research shows that individuals who have recovered from depression are generally less willing to exert effort to pursue potential rewards compared to those who have ...

"People with epilepsy are known to be at higher risk for mood disorders, but our study uncovers new information that those ...

Professor of Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Mental Health, University of Reading It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t ...

Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Key Takeaways Be a patient listener and let your loved one share their feelings ...

From physical pain to digestive issues, learn how depression can show up in unexpected ways and what to watch for.